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N373 RRG

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,959 mi
Last recorded78,959 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 RRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Nov 2012 78,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,777 miles

o/s head lamp patten poor

slight play in o/s steering rack end

under car and components rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s head lamp patten poor

slight play in o/s steering rack end

under car and components rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,111 miles

Aftermarket brake pipes fitted underbody front to rear

Child seats fitted NSF/NSR

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 64,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aftermarket brake pipes fitted underbody front to rear

Child seats fitted NSF/NSR

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,784 miles

All brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Child seats fitted NSF/NSR

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 61,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Child seats fitted NSF/NSR

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,172 miles

All Brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Child Seat Fitted NSR

Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All Brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Child Seat Fitted NSR

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,373 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 58,373 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

After market brake pipes fitted with cable ties.

Offside rear/Nearside rear brake hose ferrules showing slight corrosion.

Child seat fitted nearside rear. Unable to fully check adult seat belt.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,297 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door Mirror Broken

Nearside door mirror broken. † †Battery Insecure. † †Offside Front Disc Corroded † †Nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded † †Offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N373 RRG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N373 RRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N373 RRG registered?

N373 RRG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N373 RRG safe to buy?

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